The pop star took to the Superdome's field to sing a moving rendition of "America the Beautiful" with the Sandy Hook Elementary School chorus. Hudson chose a tight leather turtleneck from Monika Chiang, which she paired with a white L'Wren Scott pencil skirt featuring a double row of black buttons. To finish the look, she added a swipe of red lipstick, Yves Saint Laurent heels, and a green ribbon pin, to pay tribute to Sandy Hook's victims.

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Then, Alicia Keys sang the national anthem in a mermaid Alaia gown topped off with a gold and diamond Marina B choker.

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We think this was a smart move. If there's one thing that won't get lost under a grand piano it's a giant, sweeping hem.